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Blue Spruce Inn Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.Thebluespruce.com
  • Phone: (970) 668-5900
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Patrick Sullivan
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Entertainment: The back bar was built in Brunswick, New York circa 1860 and transported to Denver, and then by wagon to Black Hawk, Colorado, where it was once part of the Royal Flush Saloon. The bar was brought from Black Hawk in some thirty-odd pieces and reassembled here in the Blue Spruce Inn. We have live entertainment on weekend evenings.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Madison
  • Public Transit: The free Summit Stage Bus System stop is directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Parking in private lot in front of restaurant also adjacent street parking.
A word from Blue Spruce Inn
The Blue Spruce Inn has been a Summit County dining tradition since the 1940’s and was voted Best Restaurant and Saloon in Summit County in 2010. We offer fine dining in a rustic log cabin atmosphere. Our menu encompasses the best steak, seafood and wild game as well as kobe burgers in the saloon.… The entire staff of The Blue Spruce Inn welcomes you, and hopes your visit will be most enjoyable.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "We decided on dinner based on internet ratings. We took advantage of two dinners for $95 with wine voucher in the late eve and ordered surf and turf-- Two of everything including apps and dessert was more than enough food we actually turned back one dessert."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "We first dined here about 30 years ago. This was our 3rd time here. I know this has to be different ownership? but the quality is still the same. We are from Ks. hence the few times here. I had the filet and lobster and my wife had the trout. Our meals were cooked to perfection with service to match. Good wine and vodka tonic pour. Right on Main St in downtown Frisco."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "Was one of the best meals we had with our boys - diverse menu and very good service"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "we took our daughter and son-in-law there to celebrate their anniversary. The menu is very good, the service was great and the food was outstanding. two of us had the prime rib the queens are very generous and delicious. Another person had the elk medallions and really enjoyed them. A fourth person had the salmon oscar and it was outstanding. I would recommend are any of these to anyone. This was all topped off by a cozy western ambience."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Went to the Blue Spruce Inn for Mother's Day dinner. The restaurant was almost empty because it was mud season. But the food was good and the ambience was nice. We were seated right by the fireplace. Beautiful presentation of food. We did order mussels that were not quite hot enough but still had great flavor. They had a dinner for two option that was a great deal: appetizer, 2 filets with lobster tails, dessert and $20 towards wine for $95. Also, had a gluten free menu which was nice. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Good place to eat - we asked around when we got into Frisco and this was one that came up that would have a good steak/potatoes meal. We both ordered steak (one with lobster, one with crab legs), and both meals were good and well seasoned. Tables are close to each other, so the cranky neighbors next to us took away from the ambiance, but overall good location."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "We went for our anniversary. The setting was cozy and pleasant. The mussels as an appetizer was outstanding! We would definitely come back."
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "We have a house in Frisco and this is my son's favorite restaurant, so it was an easy pick for his birthday! Always consistently good, although portions are getting smaller. For the prices, would be nice to get a salad as a starter, too."
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "My wife wanted to order prime rib and they were out?"
    Dined on 3/25/2014
  • "We had a wonderful experience at the Blue Spruce Inn. We were a group of nine and got the opportunity to sit upstairs next to the closet where the "ghost" resides. We felt like we had the undivided attention of our server James and were entertained by him all evening. The food was delicious and served promptly - not easy for a group. Definitely will come back."
    Dined on 3/26/2014
  • "This is a nice restaurant with great service. It's among the finest in Frisco. We reccomend you give it a try."
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "Over the years we have frequented the Blue Spruce Inn. This is a place for special occassions, to enjoy a wonderful meal. However, our latest visit was disappointing. We both ordered the 8oz prime rib, cooked medium. It came to us "medium well". I did not report the overcooked meal to our server, I should have. The tomato basil soup was outstanding! Next visit I will make sure that our meal is prepared as ordered."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "We really enjoyed the Blue Spruce Inn restaurant. We first sat by the fireplace and had drinks in the bar. Our waitress was excellence and our food was very good. Our only complaint was that it took about 40 minutes for our food to arrive after we ordered. According to the waitress, our order came in behind a large group. All in all, we really enjoyed the meal and we will go back."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "We had a wonderful meal. The steak was cooked perfectly and was flavorful. Save room for desert the creme brûlée and cheesecake are fantastic!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "This is one of our favorite restaurants, we like the log cabin feel as well as friendliness and ability to meet my gluten free needs with food. They were very busy and our red trout was too well done, but we enjoyed ourselves immensely."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Always love to stop in at the "Spruce." Great food, wait staff and a great bar to hang out in!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "This is a very nice place in Frisco and very quaint. A very nice place to go."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "The Blue Spruce is our favorite fine dining restaurant in Frisco CO. It is a little spendy but so worth the money. Food is always excellent and service is top rate."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Cozy, rustic ambience reminiscent of a classic north woods supper club (I'm from the Midwest) I started off with lobster bisque which combined great flavor a bit of chowdery texture. We both had the roast duck with a sweet chipotle sauce and it was excellent. Finished off with an amazing raspberry bread pudding. The staff was warm and welcoming."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Asked for a table by the fireplace, did not get it. There was a table that sat empty by the fireplace the whole time we had dinner."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Food was good, i had Elk Medallions, my wife had Lamb Steaks. Waitress was pleasant but not familiar with specials."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Had a very nice valentine dinner. I had the trout almondine and my husband got the pork chop. Both were delicious. Also enjoyed the mango cobbler a la mode."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Small special get together. Everyone in our group loved their meal. I had the 12oz Prime Rib "end cut" that was outstanding. The wine list was small but with a good selection. Will return again."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "Hostess was so rude. Despite the empty tables downstairs she stuck us in the corner in the totally empty upstairs. Then when we asked to move she was hostile and unbelievably rude. I would never return"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "The Mt Royal steak was outstanding! Love the flavor mix of the blue cheese and the sauce and our waiter, Daven, was most attentive."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Cozy environment in the main restaurant. The menu has some very affordable options for full meals for $20 and others where you could spend a pretty penny on steaks and lobsters etc. The orange Chipotle slow roasted duck was fantastic! Moist and very tasty. My filet with crab and Bearnaise was fine, but lacked seasoning. The sauteed green beans were great though. The wine list was sufficent and enough options by the glass. The beer list was limited and they only serve been on tap brewed by their sister restaurant in town Backcountry Brewery and my husband isn't a fan of their beers. Server was very hard working and entertaining. This was a busy Saturday on a holiday weekend, and I haven't seen anyone juggle tables like he did."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Me and my group went here to celebrate my mom's birthday. The waiter was very nice and the food was great! I would recommend this to everyone staying in Frisco."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "One of Summit County's best (and only) truly good restaurants. The menu is good - not stellar and the food is very good too. A great Frisco option & the ambiance is great and service is usually exceptional."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "As in years past, my significant other took me for my birthday. Blue Spruce was and is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Colorado. Outstanding and imaginative food, prepared exceptionally well, with terrific service and a great rustic ambience. We will be back again soon."
    Dined on 1/5/2014
  • "When one of our party remarked that her creme brûlée was cold, the waiter returned to the table and read aloud from a food reference book that creme brûlée was a custard usually served cold. To say that we felt his condescending attitude was inappropriate would be an understatement. The waiter then followed us to the parking lot to complain about his tip."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "Two out of four meals were excellent I ordered elk and was expecting tenderloin cut but got a lesser cut of meat. I would go back"
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Finding a table for a large group between Christmas and New Year was a challenge. Unique, good food and not too loud were our main criteria - Blue Spruce Inn fit the bill on all counts! The saloon style bar was a great "Coloradoan" atmosphere for our out-of-state guests to enjoy a cocktail before dinner. Food was delicious! All the men raved about their steaks and the women were thankful the portions were "just right". Will definitely go back next time we have another large group visiting!"
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "not for the service. My family of four had dinner at Blue Spruce Inn on a Thursday night. The entire staff seemed overwhelmed upon our arrival. We were seated quickly but had to wait 20 minutes for our waitress to take our drink order and then waited an additional 15 minutes for our drinks to arrive. We contemplated leaving at that point as several tables around us appeared to be having challenges. Fortunately the bread basket arrived fresh and piping hot and satiated our weary skiers. I'm glad we stayed because the food was excellent. We started with the mussels which were flavorful, fresh and perfectly cooked. The elk medallions were the highlight of the meal with amazing sauce. We also enjoyed the prime rib and New York special."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "My 11 year old son and I ate here last week. He had filet and I had a strip steak. BOTH meats were cooked perfectly. The desserts were great also. The only bad thing that happened was that the waiter asked us if we wanted a salad and we both said yes. But the waiter did NOT say that there was ANY charge for the salads - we probably would NOT have opted for one if we knew they were extra."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "I had the prime rib with a lobster tail. The food was fantastic! It was very busy but a great place to celebrate a special occasion."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We have been dining at The Blue Spruce Inn for over 30years! Have never had a bad meal & the service is always superb. when in the area we always enjoy going there."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We dined at the Blue Spruce Inn, for the 2nd New Year's Eve. We like the quiet elegance it offers, and the service is great. It's intimacy gives us a chance to dine in peace, reflect on the events of the past year, have a conversation without a lot of background noise. The Blue Spruce offers an atmosphere of class & welcomeness. The menu is sure to please any palette & the prices are rather reasonable. for the delicious selections served. I guess you could say, "We have a New Year's Tradition, at the Blue Spruce Inn"."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "I always come away feeling really good about the experience including the interaction with the staff"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "This is a wonderful little place to go on a winter evening. It is an authentic log cabin with a large fireplace and lacy white curtains. Very cozy! The food is good and the service is fine. We always make it on a ski trip to Breckenridge."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "We were seated by the fireplace in this lovely log restaurant. I had the prime rib, which was perfectly cooked and my husband had filet mignon. Both were delicious, as were the side dishes. For dessert, we shared a double chocolate mousse, with white and dark chocolates. I am not a fan of white chocolate, but the combination worked well. I found it a little sweet, probably from the white chocolate, but it was light and airy and over all, a real treat! The wait staff was friendly, but clearly very busy, as it was the holiday. We were not kept waiting, but they were hustling a bit. The noise level was moderate, well within my tolerance. I hate noisy restaurants. Holiday decor made the evening perfect. We hope we can return again, soon."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
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